vossypants's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this book, but unfortunately it didn’t do much for me. I love Nick Offerman’s work and his ethos. I love that he has strong opinions, and I don’t mind a rambling story or two, but I had a lot of trouble staying invested in this book. There just wasn’t much structure - it felt like a loose, loquacious series of rants in no particular order, and I lost the thread.
lindaoftx's review against another edition
Very, very slow paced. Felt preachy and just kind of meandered around a lot. I might come back again another time because I hate not finishing books but this felt like a chore, even as an audiobook with Offerman’s delightful narration. I don’t think I would have gotten as far reading a physical copy tbh…
natethegreatt's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
tman7499's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
elinacre's review against another edition
4.0
charming, foul, poignant, TMI, relatable, humble, inspiring. i love how he describes his marriage, his discussion of religion ("really, all religious teachings can be boiled down to, 'just be cool. don't be an asshole.'"
jcschildbach's review against another edition
4.0
This book is weird--but not as weird as I expected from Mr. Offerman. Okay, it's not all that weird. Mostly it involves autobiography, which is pretty entertaining. I think I was much more intrigued by Offerman's tales of life growing up in the Midwest than in his later stories. Almost the entire second half of the book involves his time in Hollywood and what comes across as nearly obsessive devotion to his wife, Megan Mulally. It's endearing, to be sure, and great to read of someone so enthralled by his wife and their connection--but it gets a bit old. Overall, it's an entertaining book, with just enough humor to keep it afloat. I think people might be disappointed, expecting a more hilarious tome from Mr. Offerman. To be sure, I laughed at loud at several parts...just not as many as I expected to.